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Compare bus and train for Edinburgh to Kirkintilloch
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Kirkintilloch among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a bus costs an average of $6.
Distance: 37 miles (60 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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$7 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Kirkintilloch:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Kirkintilloch costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Kirkintilloch take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 23m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Kirkintilloch:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Kirkintilloch costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Kirkintilloch take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 23m.
- Around 154 buses per day.
- Around 18 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Kirkintilloch as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Lenzie station (LNZ).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with Megabus to go to Kirkintilloch by bus.
- 142 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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